The Sober Curator Contributors get together to talk about Matthew Perry’s new memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, along with Perry’s interview with Diane Sawyer. As one of Friends stars in the late 1990s, Perry struggled with alcohol and opiate addiction very quietly before it took over his life. The Sober Contributors, as people who have consumed a ton of #QUITLIT and attended countless 12-Step meetings, give their impressions of the book and Perry’s honesty in depicting the program and sober living.
Sober Curator Pro Tip: Each Sober Curator Contributor came dressed in a Friends theme costume. Which one was your favorite?
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, a Memoir by Matthew Perry
If you’re a fan of memoirs, you will definitely want to check out Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry. This is an intimate look into the life and career of beloved actor Matthew Perry as he chronicles his journey from a struggling actor to a successful one — with all the high and lows along the way. The book is written in an honest and reflective style, so readers can experience all the ups and downs that come with fame. From amusing anecdotes to heart-wrenching stories, this book has something for everyone. It’s an inspiring reminder that no matter how difficult life gets — we can always push through it with a positive attitude and strong determination.
We HIGHLY recommend listening to the book on Audible and hearing it read by Matthew Perry himself.
Eternally Amy & The Boozeless Book Club Reviews Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, a Memoir by Matthew Perry
The Sobees #QUITLIT Score: 4 out of 5
Matthew Perry on GMA
Sober Curators Lane Kennedy & Tamar Medford at the Friends Experience in San Francisco
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